HHS says it has launched a study into “misleading” Medicare Advantage marketing practices “and the harms they cause to individuals.” “In recent years, concerns about aggressive and deceptive marketing practices in Medicare Advantage have become more pressing,” the HHS OIG…
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Blue Shield of California is conducting a second round of layoffs this year, with 138 more employees being laid off in September. The majority of the layoffs affect employees in Oakland and El Dorado, with the remaining cuts taking place…
Insurers are requesting the highest ACA premium increases since 2018, according to an analysis by the Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker published July 18. Insurers are requesting a median increase of 15% based on preliminary rate filings. KFF analyzed rate increase…
A coalition of 21 Democratic-led states are suing HHS and CMS over new ACA rules they allege would impose significant barriers to receiving health coverage. The lawsuit, filed July 17 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts,…
Surgical instrument trays are often the overlooked culprit behind workflow bottlenecks, rising costs and scheduling delays. But organizations rethinking their tray layouts are seeing major gains in their SPD workflow and in their OR turnaround. This webinar will unpack proven…
Aug 28, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM America/Chicago
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Kyle Kemp
National Director of Business Development, ONE TRAY/IST
CMS will not approve any new waivers for states to allow continuous enrollment for Medicaid or CHIP beneficiaries longer than 12 months. CMS has “concerns about the appropriateness of providing continuous eligibility,” said Drew Snyder, deputy CMS administrator and director…
CMS says it has identified 2.8 million Americans that have possibly either enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP in multiple states or have simultaneously enrolled in both Medicaid/CHIP and a subsidized ACA plan. The agency examined 2024 program enrollment data and…
The Certified Professional by the American Heart Association (CPAHA) Telehealth designation is more than a credential — it’s a career catalyst. But many telehealth professionals lack a clear roadmap to prepare and succeed. Join Carly Brown, PharmD, a clinical pharmacist…
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Carly Brown, PharmD, CPAHA
Clinical Pharmacist, University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi Medical Center - Center for Telehealth
Patient access is under pressure as care costs climb, appointment wait times grow and staffing shortages persist. Nearly one-third of Americans live more than an hour from hospitals offering high-quality surgical services, with many facing out-of-pocket expenses they can’t afford.…
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Clover Health has named Joseph Oldakowski vice president and controller. Mr. Oldakowski most recently served as vice president and corporate controller of Point32Health, according to a July 17 Clover Health news release. In that role, he led the integration of…